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Chapter 9It seemed time went by quickly. It was now the day of when Michelle was going to read her poem in her friend Johnnie's club. She sat backstage and smiled. Because her friend Johnnie owned the club he allowed her family in there including her kids. She heard a knock on the door and saw her friend Johnnie.
"Hey J. What's up?"
"Dave Bautista is out in the hall. He has two little girls with him…something about they wanted to wish you luck."
"Thanks Johnnie. Send them in."
"Him too?"
"Yeah. I'll be ok."
As soon as Johnnie left the small dressing room Dave, Gracie, and Allison walked in. Gracie and Allison ran straight to Michelle. This week was their spring break from school, so they were staying with Dave. When she saw Dave she was so glad she was sitting down. Otherwise she would've fallen from her knees going weak on her. He was wearing his black dress shoes, black pants, a maroon button up shirt, and a black leather jacket. Michelle noticed that the top two buttons were unbuttoned on his shirt. She was so glad that Gracie and Allison ran over to her and began talking. She needed the distraction.
"Hey girls. How are you?"
"We missed you Missy."
"I missed yall too."
"Daddy said we could come see you tonight with him. But we have to go to bed as soon as we get home. We took naps and then he woke us up to come here."
Michelle smiled and looked at Dave. He nodded to her understanding what she wanted to say.
"Well it's almost time for me to go on. Randy is out in the front. He said he was saving seats for someone."
"Yeah I asked him to save me three seats."
Michelle looked up at Dave. It was the first time he had talked to her since that night at the club.
"Well I'll see yall after the show ok?"
"Ok Missy. We'll go get our seats. Come on daddy."
Michelle couldn't help but laugh as Gracie and Allison started trying to pull him out of the room. Michelle took a deep breath. She was reading over her poem she had recently written about her children when there was another knock on her door. She looked up as Johnnie walked in carrying a bouquet of yellow daisies, a bouquet of pink roses, and a bouquet of yellow roses with red tips.
"What in the hell?"
"These all came for you. The delivery guy said there's a card in each of these. Thought you might like them before you went on."
Michelle took the bouquets out of his arms one by one. As he left the room, she picked up the bouquet of pink roses. She looked at the card and smiled.
Laney-Hey beautiful. Sorry I couldn't be there tonight. Knock 'em dead. Call me when you're done.
Love- TonyMichelle smiled. Tony and her had decided to be just friends the night he visited her. He understood that she was still in love with Dave. He did however make her promise that when she was over Dave to give him a call. Next she picked up the bouquet of yellow daisies. She looked at the card in shock. She couldn't believe it.
Missy –Hello sexy. I heard you were going to be at Johnnie's tonight reading your poetry. I always did love to hear your poems. Can't wait to see you and the children tonight. I love you.
Love,
RobertMichelle sat in shock. She felt like she wanted to puke. Her ex-husband was out in the audience. She was now glad that Randy had called Dave about tonight. She would need the two of them tonight. She only wished that Tony was there to help as well. Lastly she picked up the bouquet of yellow roses with red tips. She knew right away who sent those. He was the only one who knew those were her favorite. She looked at the card and smiled.
Michelle –
You probably know this by now, but Randy called me to remind me about tonight. I know you might not want me here, but I had to come. I realized that night at the club when I saw you with that guy that I had made the biggest mistake of my life. I love you Michelle. You mean so much to me. I'm so sorry for all the pain I have caused you. I hope you'll forgive me and let me tell you how much I love you to your face. If you don't forgive me I hope we can at least be friends. Good luck tonight baby girl.
Love –Dave
Michelle smiled and wiped the few tears that had fallen from her eyes. She knew right then and there what she had to do. She looked in her bag and grabbed her spiral that held all of her poems. She quickly found the last page she wrote on and ripped it out. She looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a pair of black pants with gold pinstripes, a white button-up shirt, and her black stiletto boots. She walked over to the bouquet of yellow roses and pulled one out of it. She picked up the scissors sitting on the small vanity table and snipped some of the stem off of it. She then stuck what she didn't cut behind her ear making sure the yellow rose was situated perfectly. She only hoped she wouldn't regret what she was about to do. She took a deep breath and walked over to the closed curtain. She saw Johnnie standing there and walked over to him.
"I'm ready."
"Ya sure shorty?"
"Positive."
"Ok. Well I am going to go announce your name then."
"Don't say a word about the poem I am going to read. I actually am reading a different one instead."
Johnnie nodded and walked through the small opening in the curtain.
"Ladies and gentlemen…for our last reader we have a very special person. She is one of my best friends in the world. So please help me in welcoming Michelle Kiebler."
Michelle walked onstage and sat on the stool that was placed there. She looked out into the crowd and saw her family and friends taking up the whole front area. She looked to her right and noticed her ex-husband smiling and waving. She then looked to her left and was surprised at who she saw. Sitting there was Tony, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Elliott Sadler, Kevin and DeLana Harvick, and Martin Truex Jr. She smiled and then pulled the microphone to her level.
"Thank you everyone for the welcome. Also thanks for coming tonight. My name is Michelle Rian Kiebler. Before I read this poem I want to say something. I wrote this poem a few days ago about a person that I hold very close to my heart. I hope he realizes exactly what I am saying once I finish reading."
Michelle took a deep breath and then began reading.
"His eyes
So serious
So full of determination
Yet so full of love for me
I've got the love of a wrestler
His hands
So rough
So hard
Yet so soft and gentle on my skin
I've got the love of a wrestler
His arms
So long
So muscular
Yet provide comfort and security
I've got the love of a wrestler
His heart
So broken in the past
So barely re-put together
Yet he's given it to me
I've got the love of a wrestler
Him
So hurt
So roughed up
Yet he gets right back up after the fall
I've got the love of a wrestler."
Michelle finished her poem and took a small bow. She looked at Dave and noticed him wiping a few tears from his cheeks. She smiled at him. He looked right at her and nodded letting her know he got the message. As Michelle came to the front after getting her stuff backstage, she felt a hand on her arm.
"Hello honey."
Michelle turned around in shock and disgust. Standing there was her ex-husband Robert Mason.
"What in the hell do you want Robert?"
"I want my wife and children."
"Ex-wife Robert. Remember? You divorced me. And they aren't your children anymore. You signed over all parental rights to me."
"I don't think you heard me right Michelle. I want my wife and children."
"I don't think so."
"Michelle you and the children are coming with me. I am taking yall back home."
"Over my dead body."
Michelle turned and noticed Dave standing there. Next to him were Tony, Randy,. She looked around and noticed the children were already going outside with her parents and Amanda.
"Who do you think you are?"
"Name's Dave. And she ain't goin anywhere with you."
"Oh really? What are you gonna do you big ogre…I mean really honey where did you find him?"
Michelle turned back to look at Robert and smirked.
"Robert I thought you watched wrestling. That's Batista. I am his valet. And not only are dating, but we love each other. I don't think he's gonna give me up so easily…"
Just as she said that, Michelle saw him swing at her with a closed fist. She closed her eyes preparing for the hit, but never felt it. She opened her eyes and Dave had a hold of Robert's wrist.
"I am only gonna say this one so listen up. Leave Michelle, Gabriella, and Christopher alone. You left them once so it shouldn't be hard. If I find out you have tried to talk to them I won't be so nice then."
As soon as Dave let go of Robert's hand, he turned around and left. Michelle sighed and looked at her friends. Just as she was about to tell Dave thanks she heard a child screaming. She ran out of the club and saw Robert had a hold of Gabriella's left arm while Amanda had a hold of her right.
"Robert! Let go of my daughter now!"
Robert looked up and just as he was about to yell at Michelle when he saw Dave coming out of the club. He let go of Gabriella's arm and took off running. Michelle walked over to her daughter and picked her up hugging her daughter. She looked at Dave and noticed him standing there angry. She handed her daughter to Randy who was now standing next to Amanda. Michelle walked over to Dave and stood in front of him. Dave noticed she was about to break and took her into his arms. Just as soon as he did the waterworks came flowing out.
"Shh…it's ok Michelle. We're all ok and he's not going to mess with you again. As long as I'm here he won't ever touch yall."
Michelle looked up at Dave and stood on her tiptoes. Dave smiled and picked her up a little and kissed her. Michelle wrapped her arms around his large neck and just gave into the passion. Later that night Michelle found herself lying on the couch with Dave in her apartment. The children were all in bed and they were watching a movie on TV. Michelle felt Dave lightly nudge her and leaned forward. She watched as Dave stood up and stretched. She looked him over and smiled. He had on a pair of black silk pajama pants. Not only was he barefoot but he was also bare-chested. She smiled as she looked at what she was wearing. It was the top that went to Dave's pajama pants. She heard some music flowing through her speakers of her CD player. She was so thankful he turned the volume down before he pushed play. She looked up at him and smiled at him. She took his outstretched hand and let him pull her to stand in front of him. She listened to the song for a minute and smiled. She recognized it as Marshall Dyllon's 'All I Wanna Do'. She placed her hands on his upper arms while his went around her waist. She placed her left cheek on his chest and just breathed.
Girl I haven't know you long
I may be coming on too strong
And if I am
I hope you understand
No I'm not quite sure of what this is
But I know I've never felt like this
And I'm praying
You feel it too
I can think of a million things
That I'd like to say
Standing here face to face
All I wanna do
All I really wanna do
Is kiss you
Girl I feel that fire
I see in your eyes
All I wanna be
All I really wanna be
Is with you
Forever and ever
But baby tonight
All I really wanna do
Is, kiss you
I hope you know it's not like me
To open up so easily
Girl if you only knew
What I'm going through
Lovin' you
I'm trying to hold these feelings back
But it's no use
Can't you see that
I'm out of entire control
Right now all I know
Even though it's crazy girl
I just can't resist
Taking this chance
At a moment like this
All I wanna do
All I really wanna do
Is kiss you
Girl I wanna feel that fire
I see in your eyes
Oh, all I wanna be
All I really wanna be
Is with you
Forever and ever
But baby tonight
All I really wanna do
Is kiss you
I don't even want to take the time
To figure this out
I just wanna close my eyes
Cause baby right now
Oh, oh
All I wanna do
All I really wanna do
Is kiss you
Girl I wanna feel that fire
I see in your eyes
Oh, all I wanna be
All I really wanna be
Is with you
Forever, and ever
But baby tonight
All I really wanna do, yeah
All I really wanna do
Is, kiss you
As the song ended Michelle looked into Dave's eyes. Pretty soon she felt herself being lifted a little and then felt his lips on hers. After a few minutes the two felt like they were being watched. The two looked over to the doorway and noticed Gracie, Allison, and Gabriella all standing there watching the two.
"Aren't you three supposed to be in bed?"
Dave placed Michelle on the couch and began chasing the girls. Michelle watched as they all ended up running back up the stairs. Dave had Gabriella in his arms while he ran after Allison and Gracie. She waited a few moments and then went upstairs. She found them in her room. Dave was tickling Gracie and Allison while Gabriella had her arms around his neck. She stood in the doorway laughing.
"Michelle…"
"Yes Dave?"
"Don't just stand there. Help me."
She slowly walked over to the bed and helped Dave team up on the girls. Later that night Michelle got the remote off of her night table. She switched the lamp on low. She felt the remote being lifted from her hand and looked at Dave. He held up a finger and pointed to the foot of the bed. Michelle looked down at the end of the bed and saw Gracie, Allison, and Gabriella all sleeping. Dave turned off the TV and DVD player and then leaned over Michelle to place the remote back on her nightstand. Michelle softly kissed his lips. He kissed her back for a few minutes and then laid down. Dave pulled her into his embrace and the two soon fell asleep. When Dave woke up the next morning, he looked around him. Gracie was sleeping on one side of him, Allison was sleeping on the other side, and then Gabriella was sleeping on his stomach and chest.
"Morning honey."
Dave looked at the door and noticed Michelle standing there still wearing the black silk shirt that went with his pajamas. She walked over to the bed and picked up Gabriella. Dave watched as she left the room. He slowly moved his own daughters and walked downstairs. He rummaged through the refrigerator and cupboards and began cooking breakfast. As he was finishing, he felt Michelle come up behind him and wrap her arms around his waist. He then felt her kiss his back and place her cheek against it. He turned off the burners and then turned around to face her. He backed her up against the counter. Michelle was surprised as she felt herself being picked up and placed on the counter. She gasped in surprise causing Dave to look at her in surprise.
"Hey you sit on a cold marble counter and tell me how it feels on your bare ass."
Dave still looked confused, so Michelle took one of his large hands and placed it on her hip underneath her shirt. Dave realized what she meant and then pulled her to him. He began kissing her. The two got lost in the moment very quickly. Meanwhile Amanda and Randy quietly walked into Michelle's apartment. When they walked into the kitchen they were in shock. Michelle's shirt was halfway unbuttoned and Dave was kissing her neck.
"Holy shit!"
Dave and Michelle jumped apart in shock. They couldn't believe what happened. Michelle quickly jumped off the counter and buttoned her shirt back up. She quickly hid behind Dave blushing.
"Damn girl…"
"Shut it Manda."
The four couldn't help it. Soon they all erupted in laughter. And it was at that time that the sound of footsteps could be heard. Michelle walked out of the kitchen and watched as Gracie and Allison helped Gabriella down the stairs. She motioned for Dave and when he saw what she had he smiled. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead.
"I'm so glad we got back together."
Michelle nodded as she looked at Dave.
"Me too honey. Me too."
